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Lost Hills

California · 2,370 residents · 5.552 sq mi
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Lost Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,458. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,370
+22%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
427 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.2
+19%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lost Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,458
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,660
+52%since 2000
from $8,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction60.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
67.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+79%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.7%(1,875)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(30)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino98%(2,323)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(97)
Diversity Score
4
−37%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
44.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
44.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lost Hills, California?

Lost Hills, California has about 2,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lost Hills, California?

The typical household in Lost Hills, California earns about $36,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lost Hills, California expensive?

In Lost Hills, California, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Lost Hills, California?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lost Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lost Hills, California?

About 23.8% of people in Lost Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lost Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lost Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,040 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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